Vocabulary Words Nov. 1 Flashcards

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Captivate

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To attract and hold the attention of someone by being interesting, pretty, ect.

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Percipitation

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Water that falls to the ground as rain, snow, hail, sleet, ect.

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Capitulate

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To stop fighting an enemy or opponent; to admit that an enemy or opponent has won.

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Manual

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Doing or involving hard physical work; of or relating to using a machine; operated or controlled with the hands or by a person.

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Manipulate

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To move or control something with your hands or by using a machine; to deal with or control someone or something in a clever way and usually selfish way.

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Manuscript

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The original copy of a play, book, piece of music, ect. Before it has been printed.

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Maneuver

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Clever or skillful action or movement.

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Pedestrian

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A person who is walking in a city, along a road, ect.

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Impede

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To slow the movement, progress, or action of someone or something.

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Pedestal

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The base of a column or tall object; used to describe the position of someone who is admired, successful, ect.

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